Jujubee Is The (Drag) Queen of Matchmaking
metroweekly.comQueen of Hearts, but about sashaying down New York City’s grandest runway for the Pride Parade.“I’m going to look fabulous on the Queen of Hearts float,” she coos over Zoom. “There’s going to be a hundred people surrounding me, there’s going to be a DJ.
We’re going all out!”This won’t be the first time on a Pride float for the beloved, Boston-based drag performer, singer, actor, and comedy queen.
But, “this is the coolest and biggest Pride float that I’ve ever been on. So, this is monumental for the Queen of Hearts.”Jujubee is in the midst of a monumental year, launching Queen of Hearts with producers Wondery and Rococo Punch, dropping new album Back for More with club-ready remix “Bad Juju” featuring fellow Drag Race alum Shea Couleé, and touring the world performing for legions of fans.Since rocketing to international fame by reaching the season two finale of RuPaul’s Drag Race, the entertainer (real name Airline Inthyrath) hasn’t slowed a step.
Jujubee has continued to distinguish herself as one of the RPDR stars who won without winning. Though, it’s not for lack of trying to take a crown.Jujubee was back in the race again on seasons one and five of Drag Race All Stars, landing in the finale again both times.
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